Author: Alanna Fichtel
Opinions are clashing in politics, as per usual. Although there was only one primary this week, the results showed that it’s crunch time for all candidates. In a different controversy, Mississippi’s passing of a religious freedom bill left some feeling the opposite of free.
Election 2016
What you need to know: Wisconsin kind of threw us for a loop Tuesday, when Cruz and Sanders came out #1 in their party’s primaries. Kasich is still in the race, but Cruz is waiting not-so-patiently for the day he can say “Bye Felicia” and have a better chance to defeat Trump.
Some conservative Republicans, however, feel that Speaker of the House Paul Ryan might be a better contender. Ryan has said he doesn’t want to run, but then again he also said he didn’t want to be speaker of the House…
Ryan also released a video Thursday talking about his issues with today’s politics, which resembles something of a campaign video.
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Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders is on a roll. Wisconsin was his sixth straight victory over Clinton, and his number of delegates is creeping up on Clinton’s as well. His success might have to do with his amped-up campaigning: at a rally on Thursday, Sanders criticized Clinton as not being qualified to be president. Oooh, bern.
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Why it matters: In winning Wisconsin, Cruz showed he has the support of some moderate Republicans, but will need this support to continue if he wants to defeat Trump. He recently gained support from Republican donors, so things are looking up for him–and down for Trump. With recent comments like mocking Cruz’s wife, Trump is digging himself deeper into an already deep hole.
While some believe Ryan could be the winning ticket, others are skeptical. His entering into the race wouldn’t necessarily bring peace to this fight.
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Clinton isn’t sweating yet, but her losses to Sanders reflect her losses among young, white, working-class voters. But, she’s moved on to campaigning in New York before its primary on the 19th, where polls show her having a good shot.
Religious Freedom Bills
What you need to know: On Tuesday, Mississippi’s governor signed a religious freedom bill that lets businesses and religious groups deny LGBTQ people services without punishment. Sound a little familiar? That’s because North Carolina recently passed a law preventing local governments from passing non-discrimination laws.
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In case you missed it, the Supreme Court has ruled to allow same-sex marriages. But clearly some states feel strongly against this, and have found ways to continue to discriminate against certain groups.
Why it matters: Religious freedom bills have been growing since the 1990s, but the recent gay rights activist policies have added complications. Stories like the Kentucky clerk refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses have caused further turmoil in the debate. States reacting against these types of issues has begun to produce a cycle of gains and losses in terms of gay rights. With all the progress that’s been made so far, many are saying these setbacks aren’t cool.
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